- Engine
- 100 cc
- Power
- 7 hp
- Torque
- 8 Nm
- Transmission
- Manual
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Seats
- 2
TVSMotorcycleMetro2012–2020
Pure transport arithmetic on two wheels — a clean Metro is one of the cheapest ways to get to work in Sri Lanka.
- 🇮🇳 India
- 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
- 🇧🇩 Bangladesh
- 🌍 Africa
- Engine
- 100 cc
- Power
- 7 hp
- Torque
- 8 Nm
- Transmission
- Manual
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Seats
- 2
Overview
What this generation is, and who it suits.
The TVS Metro is a no-frills 100cc-class commuter motorcycle — a single simple series built to the oldest brief in Asian motorcycling: minimum fuel cost, minimum maintenance, maximum tolerance of daily grind. Alloy wheels, electric start on better trims, and a frugal air-cooled single sum up the specification; there is deliberately nothing exotic anywhere on the bike.
In Sri Lanka the Metro served exactly that market — first-bike buyers, rural commuters and delivery riders watching every rupee — supported by TVS's wide network and cheap consumables. As a used purchase today it is judged purely on condition and price: these bikes were bought to be used hard and serviced cheaply, so a caring single owner with records is the find. For pure transport economics, little argues against it.
Pros & cons
What's good
- Rock-bottom purchase and running costs
- Simple mechanicals any roadside mechanic can fix
- Frugal engine suited to daily commuting
- TVS network keeps cheap parts flowing
What to watch
- Modest performance, especially two-up
- Basic equipment and finish
- Many examples led hard working lives
Owner reviews
Written by people who have lived with this model.
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Trims & specs
One card per trim, with the spec spread across every year it was sold.
Frequently asked questions
How economical is the Metro?
Fuel economy is the model's whole purpose, and ridden gently it ranks among the most frugal motorcycles on the road. Consumables are equally cheap through TVS dealers and independents alike.
Is it suitable for carrying a pillion daily?
It will do it, but the small engine works hard with two adults and hills. Riders regularly carrying a pillion should consider a 125cc-class machine instead.
What should I check when buying used?
Engine smoke and noise, chain and sprocket wear, and signs of delivery or heavy commercial use. A modest bike with honest servicing beats a newer one that was thrashed.
